Triumph Daytona 955i

Advantages: Height, Fuel Economy
Disadvantages: No centre stand

...I bought this 2002 lime green Tiger in 2003. It was Triumph's own show bike and had 37000 on the clock. It has been serviced by the local Triumph dealer and was in perfect condition. It had colour coded panniers (a set of three) and heated grips already attached. Firstly I am only 5'6" and I have always had large bikes. The Tiger is tall but so well balanced that it doesn't bother me that I can only get half of one foot down. The fuel economy is fantastic. I managed 170 miles for £12. I make that 48mpg. This makes the theoretical maximum fuel range about 250 miles as it is a 24 ltr tank. I have now run until the fuel light comes on at 212 miles, it was still at 48mpg. I didn't have the guts to run much further but I suggest the 250 maximum range is easily reachable if you need to do so. The 955i (Daytona) engine is fantastic... Read review

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Advantages: Big and Comfy.....
Disadvantages: .......and heavy

...The Tiger will get you noticed! (especially the green one) Sat at a height to see over the hedgerows/traffic you will be in a commanding, and comfy, position. Not for the short of leg, though. It is a bit top-heavy so a small lean can take the bike past its "point of no return". When you twist the throttle, the 955 triple responds eagerly, with plenty of torque on tap. Triumph do an aftermarket can to make the exhaust note a bit fruitier, but the performance isn't improved by much. On the move the Tiger is great fun as you swing round the bends. It can certainly hustle along. Put a pillion on the back and the fun isn't reduced, just shared. There is plenty of space for a pillion, but the rack can be awkward for gloved hands. All in all its a great bike. Often found with heated grips and recent models with centre stand... Read review

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Advantages: British bike - looks - handling - finish
Disadvantages: heavy on wrists - heat of engine - massive rear tyre to replace

...the help of back pay owed) I had enouigh to buy one (and a car at the same time). So I popped to the local Triumph dealers )Eddy's) in Leeds and saw 2 gorgeous silver 955i's sitting side by side. both the same price and the one I decided on was the lower mileage. I havent regretted it, and the expected grump from the girlfriend never appeared. she loves the look of the bike. I have friends who have had the poster of the bike on their bedroom wall, which says something about the looks. Funnily enough although everybody at work thinks the bike looks fantatsic. The men seem to be a little intimidated by it. with the general response of: "I think that would kill me if I had something like that" Wherea the women all would seem prepared to actaully ride the thing for themselves. The finish on the bike is good, and the fairing is a doddle to... Read review

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